Description
Course Duration: 2 Days – virtual
Target Audience:
• CFOs, Finance Directors, and Financial Controllers
• Accountants and Auditors
• Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Financial Analysts and Corporate Finance Teams
• Board Members and Audit Committees
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the latest changes and amendments in IFRS.
• Interpret and apply key IFRS standards to real-world corporate scenarios.
• Enhance financial transparency and comparability in financial statements.
• Strengthen compliance with international financial reporting obligations.
Course Outline:
Day 1: IFRS Framework and Key Updates
• Introduction to IFRS and global adoption trends
• Overview of the IASB’s current priorities and agenda
• Recent updates to IFRS (latest 12–24 months)
o IFRS 1, 3, 9, 15, 16, 17, and 19 highlights
o Amendments to IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements)
o Amendments to IAS 8 (Accounting Policies & Estimates)
• Transitioning to new standards: Practical considerations
• Corporate reporting challenges under new IFRS
Day 2: Practical Application and Sector-Specific Impact
• IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers
• IFRS 16: Leases – accounting for lessees vs. lessors
• IFRS 9: Financial Instruments – impairment and classification
• IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts – corporate impacts beyond the insurance sector
• Financial instruments and risk disclosure: Transparency and risk management
• Interactive Case Studies: Application of standards to real business scenarios
Day 3 Advanced Topics & Strategic Financial Reporting
• Sustainability and ESG-related disclosures under IFRS
• Common pitfalls and compliance challenges
• Audit committee and board-level reporting expectations
• Integrated reporting and narrative disclosures
• IFRS vs. Local GAAP: Bridging the gap
• Preparing for the future: AI, digital reporting, and XBRL
Delivery Format:
• Live facilitator-led sessions (virtual)
• Case-based learning and interactive group exercises
• IFRS toolkit and course materials provided
Assessment & Certification:
• Certificate of attendance issued by LWA Leadership Institute
FOR COURSE SCHEDULING AND CUSTOMIZATION:
Please contact our office to discuss your specific training needs and preferred dates. Programmes can be delivered in-house or virtually, depending on your team’s requirements.
FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS OR DIRECT PAYMENTS
If you prefer to arrange payment directly with our office (especially for group bookings or if you do not wish to process payments online), please contact us for assistance:
📞 +27 78 119 6889 | ✉️ training@lwaleadinstitute.lwacorporate.com
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